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Mrs. H.F. Carmichael's Oral History

This is the oral history of Mrs. H.F. Carmichael. She was interviewed by Betty Turnell on December 1, 1977. This interview covers her early life, her husband's time in the Decatur Public School System, Billy Sunday's crusade in Decatur, her time in…

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Photo of James S. Floyd in uniform

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WWII - Herald and Review Library; Floyd, James S., 6/21/1952

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Photo of Lt. Marion B. Foley in unform

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WWII - Herald and Review Library; Foley, Lieut. Marion B., 10/12/1942. Article on back: "Lieut. Marion B. Foley, of the engineers corps, is spending a five-day leave with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Foley, 1087 Sunset Avenue. A 1942 graduate of…

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Mildred England's Trips to Antarctica and Greenland

This is the oral history of Mildred England. She was interviewed by Betty Turnell on June 18, 1979. This interview covers her time travelling to Antarctica and Greenland.

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Mayme Foster's Oral History

This is the oral history of Mayme Foster. She was interviewed by Betty Turnell on May 8, 1987. This interview covers her early life, coming to Decatur, working as a seamstress, and her work with the First United Methodist Church in Decatur.

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Orv Graham's Oral History #1

This is the first oral history of Orv Graham. He was interviewed by Betty Turnell on September 17, 1987. This interview covers the history of radio in Decatur.

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Lester Grant's Oral History

This is the oral history of Lester J. Grant. He was interviewed by Betty Turnell on March 28, 1988. This interview covered his early life, time as the superintendent of Decatur Public Schools, and his retirement. Included with this oral history is…

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Mr. and Mrs. George Hall's Oral History

This is the oral history of George and Dorothy Hall. They were interviewed by Betty Turnell in July 1982. This interview covered their early life, Brown's Business College, the Great Depression, and the Post Office.

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Charlotte Wait Holder's Oral History

This is the oral history of Charlotte Wait Holder. She was interviewed by Betty Turnell on August 10, 1985. This interview covers her life in decatur in the early 1900s.

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Photo of 2nd Lt. Thomas D. Foley in uniform

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WWII - Herald and Review Library; Foley, Thomas D., 6/1/1944. Article on back of photo: "Foley Commissioned: Thomas D. Foley, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Foley, 2453 North Monroe Street, was recently commissioned second lieutenant at Williams Field,…

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